Legendary NBC journalist Tom Brokaw remarked on the historic pairing of having two women anchor TODAY. (The first ever all-female morning show duo was ABC News' Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts from 2006-2009).

Hoda, who joined NBC News in 1998 as a correspondent for "Dateline," has been a frequent substitute in the TODAY anchor chair over the years, and her promotion was cheered heartily by both colleagues and fans, including Chelsea Clinton and Mindy Kaling!

Congratulations @hodakotb! Looking forward to you lighting up my morning in a brand new way. ï¸

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Kathie Lee Gifford returned from her Florida holiday vacation to frosty New York to help celebrate the news — and make sure everyone knows that Hoda will continue to co-anchor TODAY’s fourth hour with her in addition to her other responsibilities.

So happy for my dear friend @hodakotb !! Congratulations on being named the new Co Anchor of @TODAYshow !! Nobody does it better!!